5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; London Paralympics
2012 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2012 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 2.89 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#27067 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 43% |
Reverse
Circular images found in the Games, namely a spoked wheel for manoeuvrability, a target for accuracy and a stopwatch for speed, together with the face of the clock tower housing Big Ben to represent London.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LONDON 2012
london
Paralympic
Games
Engraver: Pippa Sanderson
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The coin was issued as individual packaged pieces and was also struck in silver proof, silver proof with gold plating, silver piedfort and gold proof.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was designed by artist David Rowlands and features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and an image of the London Paralympics logo on the other, commemorating the 2012 Summer Paralympics held in London.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 63157 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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